Board & Team

Highlands County Industrial Development Authority /
Economic Development Commission

The Highlands County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) / Economic Development Commission (EDC) represents a public/private partnership between the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the BOCC's Economic Development Office, and the business community. This partnership is designed to foster and promote sustainable economic growth in Highlands County.

We have a commitment for growth and a determination to make your move to or expansion in Highlands County easy and worry free. The board's mission is to, "Enhance the quality of life in Highlands County by attracting a diversity of new businesses, increase industrial investment, and facilitate the retention and expansion of existing business and industry."

IDA Board Vacancies

The Industrial Development Authority currently has two vacancies. To apply, please complete the application posted below.Email completed applications to Michelle Drake at mdrake@hcbcc.org and Meghan DiGiacomo at mdigiacomo@hcbcc.org. Additional details are also available on the Citizen Committee tab of the county's website at hcbcc.net.

Paul Koukos

Dr. Thomas Leitzel

Vacant

Vacant

Term: 2016 - 2020

Craig Johnson

Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors
Industry: Finance
Term: 2017 - 2021

Jim Renfro

Highlands Aviation, CEO
Industry: Aviation
Term: 2017 - 2021

OUR MISSION

Enhance the quality of life in Highlands County by attracting a diversity of new businesses; increasing industrial investment while facilitating the retention and successful expansion of existing business and industry.